Firing a Worker with a Disability After FMLA Leave Expires
An employer must accommodate an employee’s request for leave if doing so does not cause an undue hardship for the employer.
Fifth Circuit Rules for Employee in ADA Claim
Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations are not restricted to modifications that enable performance of essential job functions.
Teach Your Managers How to Respond to a Pregnancy Announcement
A manager must handle issues related to pregnant employees with care and finesse.
Federal Agencies Issue Guidance After DOMA Decision
Employers in all states—even those headquartered in states that don’t recognize same-sex marriage—must stay informed about this evolving area of the law.
Must an Employer Pay a Departing Employee for Unused Vacation Time?
No Texas or federal law requires an employer to pay a departing employee for accrued but unused vacation leave.
Not Just Another Day Off: Dallas Employment Lawyer Discusses Labor Day
Labor Day is a national tribute to the contributions workers have made to our country.
Dallas Employment Mediator: Who Should Attend Mediation?
Keith Clouse, a Dallas employment lawyer who mediates employment-related cases, discusses who to send to mediation sessions.
Millennials in the Workplace
How can an employer help these new employees succeed in the workplace?
Dallas Physician Employment Contract Attorney Discusses Call Coverage
/cdklawyers.com// 08/18/2012 Keith Clouse is a Dallas-based employment law attorney who frequently negotiates employment contracts for physicians. Mr. Clouse notes that one, often-overlooked, provision can dramatically impact a doctor’s personal life—a provision setting out the doctor’s call obligations. If a doctor’s call obligations turn out to be greater than anticipated, the doctor may end up […]
Dallas, Texas Employment Attorney Highlights Summer Employment Reminders Offered by the Texas Workforce Commission
/cdklawyers.com// 05/28/2012 Dallas, Texas employment attorney Keith Clouse helps employers make hiring and firing decisions. He guides them into compliance with the state and federal laws that cover employment issues. He notes that the Texas Workforce Commission recently issued a press release regarding teenage workers. As summer approaches, many employers hire teenagers for seasonal work. […]
Dallas, Texas Employment Lawyer Offers Tips for Employers for Avoiding Employment Law Problems This Summer
/cdklawyers.com// 05/12/2012 With summer fast approaching, Dallas, Texas employment lawyer Keith Clouse offers the following tips for employers to help them embrace the summer season while remaining compliant with state and federal employment laws. 1. If you plan to hire an unpaid summer intern, know the laws regarding unpaid internships.2. If you plan to hire seasonal workers, […]
Texas Jobless Rate Continues to Drop
/cdklawyers.com// 04/07/2012 According to a recent news article, the unemployment rate for Texas fell for the sixth consecutive month to 7.1% during February. The rate is now the lowest it has been since March 2009 and is a full percentage point lower than it was in August 2011. Job growth in Texas exceeded 27,000 […]